Eric Hammond (for whom I cannot find a link) sent me a nice b&w monster who was vaguely reminiscent of the rancor monster in Star Wars (if a bit less, you know, rancorous). Alas, it was a PDF and my computer is fighting me about converting it to something I could post here. Nice work, though.

They are all impressive renderings. I'm partial to Andy J. Smith's, the one on the lower right (with the tail) but I'd add the yellow aura like the one on the lower left. That slush monster seems to have less sweetness and more rage which, I'm guessing, is kinda how an editor feels after reading slush all weekend.

Thanks anonymous, for the kind words. I'll have to just pick my spots judiciously this coming week for any revisions. Swamped with projects, a nasty cold, and my wife's Birthday.

I'll knock something together though. And thanks for using the "J" in my name. It is all I have to give identity to my uber-generic name. There are already tons of Andy Smith artists, illustrators, and authors!

Well, at least you don't get to deal with my married name, Andy, which is often called Eleventh...I saw EA's Elvenses and had a chuckle over that because...well...not only is eleven my favorite number...it is practically my last name. According to most.

Wow!The slush monster must have a "tale". C'mon folks.And some steam, just incase the slush is full of.... "hot" stories. No, no, not steam from doggie doo.The art is fabulous. I love the green with envy guy, reading a page.